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I question the ability of the graphene bonding to the ceramic and vice versa but have absolutely no experience with it. If you run with it please post the results

 

I agree with Swfltoyomafia....unsure of how the two products would play together. I can tell you that I've used both products, and Griots 3 in 1 is hands down the easier product to use. 303 Graphene seemed almost greasy to me, and wipe off was kind of a pain. 303 Graphene claims "up to one year protection"....which could mean it might only last a nanosecond.

 

If you are going to go through the trouble with your prep I would go with a ceramic coating or a longer lasting sealant. Some of the newer ceramic coatings are consumer friendly and much easier to install.

The 303 Graphene sprays, both the old and new formulations, have failed early in some simple wash tests. So far it is barely lasting 2 months.

The bonding concern between the two products is probably on point since they claim to have the only pure graphene formulation; everyone else is using SIO2 infused with Graphene. So as a general rule SIO2 sprays will only bond with paint or other SIO2 coatings and you typically want to put the longer lasting layer on the bottom.

 

My buddy/neighbor used 303 graphene on his truck and said removal wasnt too bad, but it definitely wasnt as easy as other products he's tried. I hear that alot about their graphene spray being almost sticky to remove

 

One thing I can tell you....303 Graphene was a 'one and done' for me....it sits on the shelf collecting dust now

 

So CarPro US distributor came through for me and made it easy.

 

Customer service goes a long way

 

Real far. Makes it or breaks it for me. To many companies to choose from to be treated poorly.

 

Anyone use this product or similar? I put new headlights on the RV and would like them to stay as clear as possible.

 

I used that exact product on my headlights back in mid Sept 2018 and they still haven't started to yellow again. I would definitely use it again, without hesitation.

Here's a link to my post back in 2018 right after I did the lights.
What have you done to your 2nd gen Tundra today?

And here's a pic of one of my lights right now.



They don't look that great because bug gut etching. I waited too long to clean bugs off of them after a major, summer road trip out to Ohio in '19. Totally my fault.

BUT!! As far as yellowing, I think they have held up extremely well. And that's with my truck sitting out in the AZ sun at work most days.

 

@Taco-Bender

Thanks for the info!!! Good to know.

 

Being that it is his RV it may not get the timely love and soft caresses that the Tundra gets.

 

Sooooo, since we're talking headlights, anybody try the regular CeraKote wipes on their headlights? I know they have that headlight restore kit out now but I'm wondering if it has the regular CeraKote wipes for the final coating.

 

Yep.... During desert season I do my best to keep it all washed and waxed. Just difficult when it turns around the next weekend and heads back out to the sand

 

Dammit you are the one that put me onto them. Hate to hear they did you dirty, especially since I'm sure you have spent a ton of money with them.

 

Anyone try this yet?

 

I know. Sorry. I wish it had been resolved in a better way but they chose not to. CarPro took care of it got my shipment today. No questions no BS

 

Went ahead and ordered the foam on wax. I will review it when I give it a shot. Plus some more rag company eagle edge less micro fiber towels.

 

So I'm guessing it gets your stamp of approval then?

 

nope....didn't like it....wipe off was greasy...decent gloss, lacking in slickness.....

 

What do you prefer?

 

Will be using Dr Beasleys LS-10 soon on my wife's Yukon and probably my Tundra...will post results . For a spray on/wipe off product.....I prefer Griots Garage 3 in 1 Ceramic Spray Wax....inexpensive, easy to use, durable and locally available.

 

Reading though this again and I never really found the answer but everyone seems to dislike chemical guys, are the products not good? Price or service bad? I was looking at the foam gun and I saw they have some nice kits for sale.

@Swfltoyomafia
@War Machine

 

They do offer some soaps that preform very well for the cost and you can get them at Walmart. I also really like the Matte vinyl detail spray they offer. But other then that I don’t bother. Please do yourself a favor and skip all sealants and paint protection products by them they are garbage for the most part.

 

Good to know, I was looking at their kits for black cars.

Maybe I'll get the leather kit and interior detail spray, I got a coupon code so it should make them a good deal.

 

They are marketing masters so I found a lot of over hype in the products I’ve tried.

 

For leather lexol is the way to go. They are an industry standard for cleaning and caring for leather. As far as interior cleaner you’ll probably be fine with it. Just make sure it is safe for leather.

 

This. They have products for things you didn't know you needed. I'm waiting on them to release towel warmers to bring towels up to the proper drying temperature.